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Why Is Hillman (HLMN) Stock Soaring Today

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What Happened?

Shares of hardware products and merchandising solutions provider Hillman (NASDAQ: HLMN) jumped 15.8% in the afternoon session after the company posted strong second-quarter results that surpassed analyst estimates and announced a new share buyback program. The hardware solutions company reported that its sales climbed 6.2% year-over-year to $402.8 million. Its adjusted profit of $0.17 per share also topped Wall Street's expectations. Following the strong performance, Hillman boosted its full-year revenue guidance to a midpoint of $1.56 billion. The board also approved a new $100 million share repurchase program, the first since the company went public, which signaled management's confidence in its financial outlook.

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What Is The Market Telling Us

Hillman’s shares are somewhat volatile and have had 12 moves greater than 5% over the last year. But moves this big are rare even for Hillman and indicate this news significantly impacted the market’s perception of the business.

The previous big move we wrote about was 19 days ago when the stock gained 5.4% as the second quarter (2025) earnings season got off to a strong start. 

Quarterly earnings reports released during the week exceeded Wall Street's expectations, fueling investor confidence. Around 50 S&P 500 components reported, with 88% of those exceeding analysts' expectations, FactSet data revealed. Investors were also encouraged by several positive reports that painted a picture of a resilient consumer. One key report revealed that shoppers increased their spending at U.S. retailers more than economists had anticipated. Precisely, retail sales increased 0.6% from May, surpassing the 0.2% estimate. This robust consumer spending is a crucial pillar supporting the economy. 

Adding to the positive sentiment, the latest data on unemployment claims showed a decrease in the number of workers applying for benefits, signaling that layoffs remain limited and the job market is steady. This combination of strong earnings reports, retail sales, and a solid labor market suggests the economy is navigating challenges successfully.

Hillman is up 0.6% since the beginning of the year, but at $9.44 per share, it is still trading 18.2% below its 52-week high of $11.54 from November 2024.

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